August 2009

Sunday, August 30, 2009

I posted previously that I added a second Ink It Up Distress Ink card class at Stamp Your Art Out in Cincinnati (10/6 from 6-8). Here is another card we will be doing in that class.

The main element on this card uses distress ink, a little water squirted on the stamp and then stamped on the paper. It gives it a soft batik-y kind of look. Also used Perfect Pearls on this. Fun! Hope to see you in class.

Are you busy making cards for the Card Drive for Kate? We are overwhelmed by everyone's generosity. Prizes are mounting, including a couple from Dave Ramsey! Autographed! Kristina knows people who know people! :-) Claudine Hellmuth is also donating some of her fabulous sticky back canvas.

Wednesday, August 26, 2009

I hope you are busy making cards for the McRae family. From the responses we've gotten it is clear that all of you kind hearted people would do this without prizes. But have you been keeping up on what's been added? I tell you -- that Kristina rocks when it comes to getting sponsors. There is some really different stuff. One (that may not be up there yet) is a CD from Selah -- that was just released today and provided by the family of one of the Selah members. Is that cool?

Monday, August 24, 2009

I'm running a bit behind in my studio. I had some unexpected things come up this weekend so I wasn't able to spend the time I planned in my studio. And I spent some time with great neighbors last night (when I could have been cleaning my studio). This weekend's events (the passing of a friend's husband) reminded me that life is short and that it's important to spend time with the people you care about when you can. So that took precedent over card making. A lesson for all of us I think on where our priorities should be. As sad as I am for the loss I am grateful for the reminder.

Wednesday, August 19, 2009

About
6 weeks ago the life of the McRae family changed forever when their
precious 5 year old daughter, Kate, was diagnosed with an aggressive
form of brain cancer. Dad (Aaron) is a pastor in Arizona and he and
his wife, Holly have two other children, Will and Olivia. Of course
this is devastating for the whole family and many are praying for
them. (Go to www.prayforkate.com
to learn more about this family and their struggle). Kate has a rough
road ahead of her for quite awhile. When you hear their story you will
want to do anything you can to help.

And one thing we
can do to help is to send cards to Kate and her family to encourage
them, give them strength, and let them know how many people are
thinking about and praying for them. And the most generous and kind
people in the world are crafters so we thought we’d have a Cards for Kate Card Drive. Jennifer, Kristina Proffitt, and I have teamed up on this drive. We have all been following Kate's story and have been so touched by this family. Be sure to watch our blogs for more info, etc.

Think
of how much it would encourage this family to receive cards from all
over the world. You can simply send the cards to me. We will then box
them up and pay to send them to Kate's parents. (We have already
gotten the ok from them.)

Cards can be anything cheery, encouraging, supportive, etc. (This
family is a family of God, so for all you Christians out there, feel
free to share messages of Faith.) Anyone can send a card - even your
children!

Please write a message in the card and sign your name and where you
are from. On the card envelope, please write the name of who the card
is for (Kate, Will, Olivia, Aaron and/or Kate). Also, please don't seal the envelope, as Kate's parents might want to preview cards before the kids see them.

With your cards, please include a piece of paper with your name, address, email address and number of cards. We will keep these for picking out prizes. (See below.)

Please send the cards to arrive by October 1.
This should give enough time for those overseas to play along. As we get
enough to fill a box to send to Kate's family, we will send them. This
way they don't get them all at once. And since they are having some struggles lately, the sooner we get some cards, the better.

If you want to send more than just a card (such as a gift), please just send directly to the address given HERE.

If you want to donate money to Kate's family, please click HERE.
If you want to help cover the costs of shipping, feel free to include
some money in with your cards. Any money leftover will be donated to
the family. (But there is NO need to include money.)

And... how about some prizes as a thank you for participating? For all the cards we get, we will pick random winners of some great prizes. Click HERE
for up-to-date prize info. Stuff will be added soon and often. Please
keep in mind that winners will be pick based on piece of paper you
include with your cards with your name and info. So, be sure to include
it!

Thank you everyone,

Jennifer, Kristina and Jana

p.s. If you have a blog and want to post this on yours please feel free to copy any of this post that you want on to your blog. Spread the word! (and the prayers!)

I haven't had any cards published for awhile. I'd say one of the reasons might be that I haven't submitted any! :-) So I whipped up a card using a PaperCraft sketch and submitted it. It wasn't accepted for publication (which is A-OK with me) and here it is. Pretty simple:

Tuesday, August 18, 2009

After making several technique-y cards for my class that is coming up I wanted to make something that was very simple. I loved this My Mind's Eye striped paper (came pre-scalloped) and I was excited to use it. I colored in the hearts with Copics and then went over it with Glossy Accents.